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1.) A film directed by Godfrey Reggio and scored by Philip Glass, known commonly for having no spoken words; only images and sound. First part of the 'Qatsi' trilogy of films including Powaqqatsi and Naqoyqatsi.

2.) A Hopi (Native American) word meaning "life out of balance".
I watched Koyaanisqatsi with my buddies last night.
by worldbuildergames December 15, 2003
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Noun: a friend who is usually only called upon by a friend when a more primary/prominent friend is unavailable.

Taken from the term “second string” in an athletic competition situation. In football, if the star quarterback gets injured during a play, the second string is called off the bench to replace him/her. A “Second String Friend” is essentially benched until needed, if ever.

Synonyms: Plan B, Second Choice, Secondary Friend, Benched Until Needed
I got a call from X the other night. She had an extra ticket to a concert she bought for a friend, but they couldn’t make it so she called me to ask if I wanted to go because I am her Second String Friend.
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In language of north-american indians - hopi, mean: life out of balance. Unbalanced, chaotic, self-destructive and self-build world.
see the movie "Koyaanisqatsi" 1982
producer and director: Godfrey Reggio
composer:Philip Glass
by BayPetko August 26, 2005
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